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1963rif. 569a4609Victoria BC: Victoria College 1963. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 160 pages. Many black and white photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Victoria College Hardcover
2002rif. 145a9747USA: MSP 2002. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 228 pages. Index. "The story of Whistler's development from backcountry fishing haven in 1914 to a world-class mountain resort in 2002 is a fascinating tale. It's also a great people story as Whistler's colorful characters have played a huge role in defining the Whistler style. With an easy-flowing grace this work captures all the passion excitement and inspiration of these bigger-than-life personalities. Illustrated with mind-blowing action photos and amazing scenics of the spectacular surrounding mountains this book is a story that's never been told about a place that defies easy description." - from dust jacket. Front free-endpaper neatly removed else clean and unmarked with light wear and minor lean to spine. Nice bright copy. MSP Hardcover
1953rif. 558H3360Nanaimo B.C.: Nanaimo Senior High School 1953. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 80 pages loaded with black and white photos of students and staff and hand-drawn ads for local businesses. Many of the boys are wearing ties! Includes photo looking over the school toward Gabriola Island - lots of vacant land in Harewood in 1953! Unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. Small photo of C. Norsed and G. Duggan has been clipped otherwise a sound vintage copy of this nice memento of the school which has since been renamed Nanaimo District Secondary School / NDSS. Nanaimo Senior High School Paperback
1978rif. 664G3413Toronto: The Coach House Press 1978. Book. Illus. by Birrell Andrew. Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 160 pages. Signed and inscribed by Birrell upon title page. "Brings together for the first time the photographs and journal of Benjamin Baltzly from his trip through British Columbia in 1871." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's blind stamp upon title page. Bookplate inside front board. Item has been peeled from front free endpaper leaving some paper behind. Average overall wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A sound copy. The Coach House Press Hardcover
1985rif. 724H1127British Columbia: Self-Published 1985. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. iv 164 pages. Bibliography. Tables. Many black and white reproductions of archival black and white photos. Two fold-out maps. Author discovered the remains of Blakeburn while on vacation and after finding a dearth of relevant history decided to write a history of the town located northwest of Princeton B.C. First fold-out map shows the major buildings in Blakeburn and the underground workings of her three major mines in 1935. Second map shows No. 4 mine after the August 13 1930 explosion. Hale & Barman 84. Self-Published Paperback
1951rif. 346H2544London: The Wide World 1951. Book. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxiv 193-254 pages. Features: Cover illustration in the Hoggar Mountains Sahara Desert; Norfleet's Quest part 1 of 2 - the adventures of a Texas cattleman who tracked down the swindler gang which conned him; The Broken Pick - a prospector's account of an eventful search for a lost Australian gold mine; The Ambush-a gripping story from the vast cattle country of the South American interior; Photo of man standing on one of the devil's marbles in Australia; "People of The Veil" - a most interesting photo illustrated account of a visit to the Tuaregs the strange masked nomads of the Sahara; Two of a Kind; The Tuskless Elephant -a tragic incident in the Tanganyika Highlands in 1946; The "Killer" Wolves of British Columbia -these shaggy covered brutes have become a terrible menace and the provincial government and ranchers are hard put to keep them in check; When the Fire Came - big brush fire in the Matawai district of New Zealand in 1925; "Mariposa" -as ship is visited by many butterflies in South America; Photo of kangaroo caught in snare; Small pencilled name atop front cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A quality vintage copy. The Wide World Paperback
1951rif. 568H0206Vancouver B.C.: Alma Mater Society University of British Columbia UBC 1951. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 239 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Wonderful black and white photography throughout plus a generous assortment of vintage local ads at back. Prior owner's neatly written details inside front board otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear to handsomely decorated faux navy blue leather exterior. Binding intact. A quality copy of this lovely UBC memento. Alma Mater Society, University of British Columbia (UBC) Hardcover
2010rif. 527j0674Ottawa Ontario: Canadian Hydrographic Service Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Fair. 2010. Reprint. Spiral Bound. 0660623005 . "This current atlas covers the waters between Sooke and Campbell River including the Gulf and San Juan Islands. Contains diagrams illustrating where to expect strong tidal streams or large eddies as well as surface currents caused by the discharge of the Fraser River. Mariners will find this work most helpful when planning a cruise or race." - Foreword. 212 pages. Text in English and French. Unmarked with average wear. Moderate waviness primarily to lower right corner of contents due to moisture exposure otherwise a sound copy of this vital reference.; Sm 4to . Canadian Hydrographic Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada unknown
1957rif. 873G3789Nanaimo BC Canada: John Barsby Annual Committee 1957. Book. Illus. by Postans Laurence. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 124 pages. Gift greetings by Editor Judy Carmichael atop title page. Black and white class photos. Crossword completed in pencil. Moderate wear. Binding intact. As yearbooks go this issue is particularly endearing as it contains considerable content from students including wonderful original comic book-style features on John Shaw and John Barsby by Laurence Postans. A quality vintage copy of this the first John Barsby Annual. John Barsby Annual Committee Paperback
1941rif. 664G4474Vancouver B.C.: Carter S. Maurice 1941. Book. Good. Hardcover. Fourth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 254 pages. A record of men and women who have atttained prominence in civil military naval religious business or educational fields. Nice vintage ads for the Pacific Great Eastern Railway featuring photo of Brandywine Falls David Neon Ltd. featuring photo of owner Victor David and Ceperley-Rounsefell & Co. with photo of their office presumably at 846 W. Hastings. Mildly faded redish-textured boards adorned with moderately rubbed gilt lettering. Prior owner's name inside front board. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this wonderful B.C. reference. Carter, S. Maurice Hardcover
1951rif. 845G1020Quesnel British Columbia: Cariboo Digest Ltd. 1951. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 36 pages. Features: British Columbians All; Can We Learn From History; Letters; Pioneer Pilots of the Skeena - article with great photos; Our We Slaves to Our Clocks; 210 Miles on Horseback - in 55 degrees below - to attend the funeral of Charlie Fortier Chief of the Chu Chua Indians; Nature Oddities; Wonder-Weed Ramie Grass Would Revolutionize Textile Industry; B.C. History - Finance and Early Vancouver Island Events; Some Observations of a Rambling Angler; The Monument - poem by an unknown author; Frontal Attack - From the Rear! - a skunk story; The Mighty Hunter; "Pacific Pete" in Big Program - Westcoast's ammended all-Canadian natural gas pipeline route to Vancouver and cities of the U.S. pacific coast; Stewart B.C. - article with photos; Nice ads on covers include Finning the Yukon Brewery Syndicate Port Hope Garage Ltd. and The Charles Hotel; Dozens of nostalgic local ads some with photos. Unmarked. Moderate wear. A sound vintage copy. Cariboo Digest Ltd. Paperback
1956rif. 71306175Vancouver B.C.: The British Columbia Natural Resources Conference 1956 1956. Book. Illus. by Farley A.L.; Ruggles R.I.: Cartographic Editors. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 92 pages. Oblong: approx 22 inches wide by over 17 inches high. Regards and reviews the course of the province's development and use of the magnificent heritage with which it has been blessed. Here is the story of British Columbia concisely and vividly told through maps photographs and text. Produced by more than one hundred members and associates of the British Columbia Natural Resources Conference over a period of more than two years. An original and major accomplishment of a volunteer group this atlas is unique in North America presenting for the first time for any province or state in colour map form and in associated text and photographs the story of a people and their resources. An invaluable and now historical reference. Includes two extra pages dated 1968 entitled Province of British Columbia Department of Lands Forests and Water Resources - Lands Service - Index to Published Maps. This page has some creases and small tears. Overall the book shows moderate to average wear and soiling. Bound in very sturdy red plasticized covers the corners of which are curling upon front cover. Pages secured by three sturdy metal screw posts. Gold writing and graphic upon front cover. Contents include: relief and oceanography landforms geology glacial geology soils meteorological and hydrogeological measurement annual precipitation water temperature climactic regions biotic regions types of farming crop production livestock production irrigation pacific salmon herring-groundfish-halibut whales-shellfish-crustaceans forest resources forest administration mining energy hydro electric power recreation provincial parks water consumption-storage facilities and flood control native Indians-distribution of ethnic groups 1850 native Indians-population distribution and economic activities exploration and survey sequence of settlement population-1951 population-regional analysis of labour force by industry 1951 population - characteristics and migration big game fur bearers game birds sport fish manufacturing milling and processing road and air transportation rail and water transportation regional and national topographic maps national topographic series 1" to 1 mile basic air photo cover special air photo cover and gazetteer map and index. Former owner's name atop first page. The British Columbia Natural Resources Conference 1956 Paperback
1974rif. 738G3771Canada: University of British Columbia Press 1974. Book. Illus. by Robinson Frances M.P. Photos. Fair. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 139 pages. Glossary. List of sources. Black and white photographic plates. Signed and inscribed by Chief Harris upon half-title page. "Told at their gatherings by the Indians of the Skeena and Nass Rivers region for countless generations the eight myths in this volume are translated for the first time by one of their chiefs. Simple in style the myths deserve a close reading to reveal their full effect. The introductions notes and glossaries which have been added help explain the important symbols and hereditary titles of these Northern British Columbia people. Chief Arthur McDames recorded the tapes from which these translations have been made." - from back cover. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Prior owner's names inside front cover. A worthy copy. About Indians 836. University of British Columbia Press Paperback
2006rif. 758j0628North Vancouver B.C.: The Big Creek Bugle. Good. 2006. Second Edition. Spiral Bound. Signed and inscribed by author upon dedication page. "Many wonderful times were spent in the Chilcotin over the years producing many memories many empty beer cans many outraeous lies and many pots of delectable foods on that flat-topped oil barrel stove. This is the result." - dedication page. The dozens of recipes herein include delicacies such as: Bird Stuffing for Pine Cones; Champagne Chicken; Chilcotin Fluffy Omelet; Frisky Shrimp; Halibut with Lemon-caper Sauce; Javanese Beef Curry; Julie's Frooty Tooty Cake; Pilgrim's Progress Punch; UBC Cinnamon Buns; and many more. Unpaginated. Approximately half an inch thick. Many bright colour photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this wonderful vernacular British Columbia cookbook. ; 4to; Signed by Author . The Big Creek Bugle unknown
1983rif. 627a7483Surrey BC: Clayton Heritage Committee. Fine. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Presents the local history of the Clayton area of Surrey British Columbia. 136 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A lovely copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. HALE & BARMAN 186.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Clayton's Heritage 1883-1983 - A Brief History of Clayton and Area Fry's Corner Surrey Clayton Cloverdale Langley B.c. Local History . Clayton Heritage Committee hardcover
2004rif. 631G3676Canada: S.P.E.C. Very Good. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 0919773125 . Generically signed and inscribed by author atop title page. 304 pages. Index. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival and contemporary black and white photos. ". An account of the cattle raising industry in British Columbia. The stock raising industry and related activities are described whenever possible from the reminiscences of the ranchers stockmen and cowboys who lived this way of life." - from Forward. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high quality copy of this highly-informative and most engaging reference.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; British Columbia Cattle Stock Ranching History Cowboys ranchers Stsockmen; Signed by Authors . S.P.E.C. paperback
2012rif. 623G2513Canada: Cusmano. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 0980970083 . 216 pages. Index. Bilingual English/Italian. Illustrated primarily in black and white. "The very sensitive story of BC's Italians classified as enemy aliens during World War II. Raymond Culos' documented research and prose provide an enlightened analysis of the Government of Canada's rationale for arresting and incarcerating Italians suspected of being members of a local fascist organization. He also presents testimony of the suffering of family members of the POWs. Culos further illustrates the sense of frustration anger and yes sheer mortification felt by hundreds of loyal citizens required to report monthly to the RCMP. In the midst of this incredible chapter in Canada's wartime history the reader becomes aware of the BC Italian Canadians who publicly swore allegiance to King and Country and those who served in the defence of Canada. A number of these servicemen were on active duty while members of their families were being scrutinized by the RCMP." - from dust jacket. An unread copy. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A beautiful copy. Gift quality.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Injustice Served: The Story of British Columbia's Italian Enemy Aliens During World War II Evacuation and Relocation 1940-1945 World War 1939-1945 Prisoners and Prisons Canadian Italian Canadians British Columbia . Cusmano hardcover
2000rif. 328c6148Canada: Talonbooks Ltd 2000. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. Second Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 175 pages. Index. References. Copiously illustrated with archival black and white photography. "Like all great historic landmarks the Lions Gate Bridge remains a source of powerful sometimes illuminating sometimes mysterious stories of the people and times which gave birth to it. In addition to celebrating this bridge and its grand design this work sets out to reveal these stories for the first time including the unresolved violation of nationhood the building of the bridge on Native land entailed. Most mysterious of all is the figure of the man who both conceived and built this great enterprise. A.J.T. Taylor is a character straight out of Ayn Rand: ambitious shrewd visionary fearless competitive a man given to great economic and political risk he appears to triumph in the embrace of Britain's nobility high society and financiers he has courted and who appear to make the completion of his project both physically and politically possible." - Signed upon title page by Donald Luxton else clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this impressive volume. Talonbooks Ltd Hardcover
2006rif. 738H1642Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery / Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press 2006. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 182 pages. "Lavishly illustrated and passionately written this work situates Haida art where it has always belonged inseparable from its people and at the very apex of the great accomplishments of human creativity. Features 140 colour photos of Haida masterpieces from the last two centuries from exquisitely carved totem poles and masks to remarkable pipes plates and baskets. The wide-ranging text includes excerpts from ancient Raven myths." - from dust jacket. Appears unread. Clean bright and unmarked with faintest hint of wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A superb copy. Gift quality. Vancouver Art Gallery / Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press Hardcover
2004rif. 124c6883Nanaimo BC Canada: Deane Finlayson 2004. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 317 pages. Signed and inscribed by Deane Finlayson and author upon front free endpaper. "The story of a journey of one man's life tracing his roots and then the starting and raising of his family but mostly leaving an indelible mark on all who have met him." - from dust jacket. Mr. Finlayson was instrumental in Nanaimo history with prominent activity related to Woodgrove Mall Piper's Lagoon and Neck Point. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new Brodart cover. A beautiful copy. Deane Finlayson Hardcover
2006rif. 623G2343Canada: MMP. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 0978116909 . 218 pages. "The inspiring story of how Chemainus BC came to be known as the town of murals and the man Karl Schutz behind the vision." - from dust jacket. Printed upon glossy stock. Profusely illustrated throughout with colour photos and illustrations. Signed and inscribed by both author and Karl Schutz upon verso of front free endpaper otherwise clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy. Gift quality.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Mural Magic : Karl Schutz and Chemainus 'the Little Town That Did' Murals Tourism and the Arts Mural Painting and Decoration 20th Century British Columbia Vancouver Island; Signed by Authors . MMP hardcover
2007rif. 664H0879Canada: Carole Davidson. Fine. 2007. Reprint. Paperback. 0978120906 . "The modern history of Departure Bay began in the 1800's after the discovery of coal in Nanaimo. For a short time it was the centre of a hub of commerce and industry only to settle back into relative obscurity. This is the story of the place and its people." - back cover. Bibliography. Footnotes. Index. Many reproductions of archival black and white photos. Appears to have been privately printed in limited quantity. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Appears unread. An excellent copy of this highly-informative work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Historic Departure Bay Nanaimo- Looking Back Vancouver Island Robert Dunsmuir Coal Cilaire History Hamilton Powder Co. Company Commerce Industry Beach Pictorial . Carole Davidson paperback
2008rif. 322G3790Canada: Dewey Arthur W. 2008. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Single book divided into two parts of 211 and 134 pages. Signed and inscribed by author upon dedication page. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Documents the author's intereting life work and travels. Moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this interesting autobiography which includes additional genealogical information about the Dewey family. Dewey, Arthur W. Paperback
1958rif. 565H4130Quesnel British Columbia: Northwest Digest Ltd. 1958. Book. Illus. by Dally F. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 46 pages. This special issue contains many outstanding photos from the albums of Victoria photographer F. Dally who visited the Cariboo in 1868. Features: Transportation to the Goldfields; Photos of Barkerville and its pioneers; Famous photos of the Cariboo gold rush by C. Fulton; The Ne'er Do Well Claim; The Prairie Flower Claim; The Forest Rose Claim; The Mucho Oro Claim; The Aurora claim; The Davis Claim; The Quesnel hockey team in 1912; Soda Creek in 1868; Boston Bar in 1863; A mule train crossing the Quesnel River in 1868; The Cottonwood House; Various sternwheelers; Nicaragua Bluff in 1863; Clinton in 1868; Freight outfit departing Ashcroft 18 1898; The Bank of British Columbia at Richfield in 1868; The community of Van Winkle in 1868; A settlement on Mosquito Creek and Richfield in 1868; Camerontown circa 1868; Kellyville on Grouse Creek in 1868; Mrs. Janet Allen and her Mosquito Creek boarding house in 1868; Photo portrait of F.J. Barnard founder of the famed B.X. Company; Several additional photo portraits of notable local personalities; Local cemetery photos; plus many wonderful ads some with photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Northwest Digest Ltd. Paperback
1955rif. 812G3685North Vancouver BC: The Canadian Accordion Publications 1955. Book. Fair. Spiral Bound. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 28 pages. Undated. Appears to be circa early 1950s. "Designed primarily for progressive accordion schools that supply free student instruments with an introductory course." - from page 2. Inside front cover are pictures of Mr. Dressler's hand-picked teachers: Ken Day of Courtenay and Cumberland Jean Robson of North Vancouver Walt Miller of Victoria Ronnie Jajala Bette Kobe of Nanaimo and Ladysmith Wilf Trim of North Vancouver and June Elder of Sea Island and Lulu Island. The author is described as probably the only man in Canada who understands ever phase of the accordion business right from the actual manufacture to the final distribution of the instrument. In fact page 27 illustrates two accordions manufactured in Mr. Dressler's name by Bonimi Giuglio of Italy and their prices are surprisingly high. Above-average wear. Plenty of pencil markings to contents. A worthy vintage copy of this vintage British Columbia accordion work. The Canadian Accordion Publications Paperback
